Discover Pompeii: VR exhibition in Berlin amazes visitors!

Discover Pompeii: VR exhibition in Berlin amazes visitors!

Berlin continues to become a cultural metropolis with an unbeatable range of experiences. An outstanding highlight is the immersive exhibition "The last days of Pompeii", which opened on the RAW site in Friedrichshain on March 6, 2023 in the New Media Art Center. Here visitors can immerse themselves in the history of the ancient Roman city, which was buried from the devastating outbreak of the Vesuvius vulkan. [Berlin Live] (https://www.berlin-live.de/freizeit/berlin-highlight- Hauptstadt-pompei-vr- Viel-Belonged-Stadt-ID395105.html) reports that the exhibition offers a deep insight into the everyday life of the Pompeianer and the last hours of the city.

As part of the exhibition, visitors have the opportunity to enter the arena using VR glasses and experience gladiator fights live. A special highlight is the impressive 360-degree projection of the Vesuv outbreak. These impressive representations convey a feeling for the drama of what is happening and the consequences for the city and its inhabitants. A visit to the famous mystery villa is also part of the experience, although an additional ticket is required for their virtual exploration. According to Pompeji Experience, the admission price for the regular exhibition is 22 euros, at the weekend it is 26 euros.

visitor information and explanations of the exhibition

The exhibition offers a fascinating experience that extends over around 75 to 90 minutes. During the approximately 90-minute tour, visitors are invited to be carried away by the modern techniques and the impressive presentation. The event office is easy to reach, both with the S-Bahn and the subway, whereby the nearest stations can be reached in just five minutes. [VISIT Berlin] (https://www.visitberlin.de/de/die-forthtia-tage-pompei-die-meimersive exhibition-Berlin) emphasizes that the exhibition is designed to be barrier-free in order to provide as many interested people as possible.

Visitors should be prepared for the fact that no food or drinks are available on site. Parking is available in the area, but are sometimes subject to a fee. Important information for potential guests is the age restriction: everyone is welcome, but children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Bringing dogs is also prohibited, unless it is trained accompanying dogs.

In addition, there are audio guides on site in German and English, which make the visit even more informative. However, it should be noted that there is an epilepsy warning for the meta-verse part of the exhibition, since certain effects can lead to epileptic seizures. If you start planning your visit, you should book the tickets in advance via the Fever app or the website to secure a place.